Watertown man charged with endangering the welfare of a child

Damon A. Kurnik, 39, of 708 Gilbert St., Apt. 3, was charged by Watertown police Thursday night at his home with second-degree harassment, fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child following a domestic dispute.

Police said he threw a bag of clothes through a screen door, striking Crystal L. Slate, 270 Moulton St., in the face in the presence of her two daughters, ages 9 and 11.

Mr. Kurnik was held at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building pending arraignment in City Court.

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